BSP-310: Can't Buy a House, Carefree Attitude, & More

On episode 310 of the BSP I discuss youtube finally taking steps to hopefully resolve the issue with excessive spam, scam, and impersonation in the comment section, why I haven't been uploading any videos (my studio is down), a follow up to the mixcast 4 and my movies of the week.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Earthworks Ethos: https://imp.i114863.net/ethos
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Update on Strict Comment Filtering
01:25 - What I've Been Testing
04:25 - WYHTS: Shure SM7b or Beyerdynamic M201TG
07:40 - WYHTS: Why Haven't I Moved Yet?
16:10 - WYHTS: Dealing With Stress of a Leaking Studio
19:03 - WYHTS: The O.C.
20:40 - Ask Bandrew
21:25 - Voice Submission 1
22:55 - Will Dynamic Mics Help Me With Microphone Bleed?
25:25 - How's My Audio?
27:08 - Video Submission 2
28:08 - Why Don't Audio Interfaces Have 3.5mm Inputs?
31:55- Outro

BSP-309: YouTube Fixing Comment Spam, & Studio Torn Down

On episode 309 of the BSP I discuss youtube finally taking steps to hopefully resolve the issue with excessive spam, scam, and impersonation in the comment section, why I haven't been uploading any videos (my studio is down), a follow up to the mixcast 4 and my movies of the week.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/manrefcard
Latchlake Mic King 1100: https://imp.i114863.net/micking1100
Tascam Mixcast 4: https://imp.i114863.net/mixcast4
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Fixing Spam & Scam Comments
11:15 - Where Have I Been?
17:10 - Tascam Mixcast 4 Follow Up Thoughts
21:30 - Movies of the Week
24:30 - Conclusion

BSP-308: Correcting Uploaded Videos on YouTube, Reducing EMI From Your Computer, and More

sE Electronic V7 vs. V7x Comparison (Versus Series)

Today I compare my favorite $100 Dynamic mic against the instrument version of that mic. This is the showdown of the sE Electronics V7 against the V7x, so we can hear the difference and find out which one is best.

Buy the sE Electronics V7 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sEv7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sev7

Buy the sE Electronics V7x (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sev7x
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/v7x

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

00:00 - Intro to Versus Series
00:51 - Build Quality
01:40 - Blind Comparison
02:44 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:27 - Polar Pattern Tests
04:08 - Background Noise Tests
04:33 - Distance Tests
05:18 - Handling Noise Tests
05:53 - Plosive Tests
06:20 - Music Tests
08:24 - Winner & Differences
09:59 - Application Winners
11:46 - Outro

BSP-307: Casual Episode, Shure SM5b Windscreen, Free Spectral Denoise, and more

On episode 307 of the BSP I discuss the Shure SM5b windscreen that is now available, a free spectral denoise recommendation for windows users, recommending an audio interface for the sE v7, and the movie of the week.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM5b: n/a
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://imp.i114863.net/vocastertwo
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Shure SM5b Windscreens
05:03 - WYHTS: Free Spectral Denoise
07:18 - WYHTS: I Still Have Slumber Parties at 40 Years Old
09:00 - WYHTS: Raw Dogging Confusion
09:43 - WYHTS: Honorary Kiwi
11:28 - Ask Bandrew
12:28 - Video Submission 1
13:55 - How Can I Wear a Beanie?
15:23 - Which Audio Interface Should I Get?
18:03 - Audio Submission 2
19:38 - Lav Mic Recommendation
20:56 - Audio Submission 3
23:10 - How Should I Solve My Interference Issue?
29:18 - Movie of the Week
34:48 - Outro

Focusrite DM-1 Sample, Vocaster Camera Output Demo

Full review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3B8FY79gTs

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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Focusrite DM-1 Dynamic Mic Demo
01:45 - Camera Output  Demo
03:49 - Bluetooth Issue Update
04:31 - Outro

Focusrite Vocaster Two Interface Review / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusrite Vocaster Two which is a podcaster's interface. I compare the preamp to 18i20 to see if there's a significant difference or not, test the SM7b on this interface, and walk through all the presets, processing, and software.

Buy the Focusrite Vocaster Two (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: n/a
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/vocastertwo

Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate)
Amazon: http://geni.us/rodent1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/nt1

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b

00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 
00:29 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:53 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
01:39 - Walkthrough of Features
04:06 - Specifications
05:02 - Enhance Processing Preset Tests
06:15 - Mute Button Test
06:46 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
07:41 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:39 - Focusrite 18i20 comparison to Vocaster Two
09:32 - Latency Test
10:00 - Software Walkthrough
12:23 - AutoGain Demo
13:46 - Issue With Bluetooth
14:27 - Pros & Cons
18:18 - Recommendation
19:43 - Outro

BSP-306: YouTube Updates TV Experience, Focusrite Vocaster, & More

On episode 306 of the BSP I discuss youtube rolling out a new feature for viewing content on TV, the Focusrite Vocaster Two and answer a bunch of questions and ramble a bit.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://imp.i114863.net/vocastertwo
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Updating TV Viewing Experience

• YouTube Blog Post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/the-future-of-interactivity-in-the-living-room/

03:10 - Neumann KMS105
04:45  - Focusrite Vocaster Two
10:25 - WYHTS: Super Thanks!
11:05 - WYHTS: CD Roms Were Great
14:05 - WYHTS: We Lack a Sense of Awe
16:39 - WYHTS: Summers in the 90's Were The Best
19:15 - Ask Bandrew
20:30 - Voice Submission 1
21:11 - Use Spectral Denoise Instead of a Noise Gate
24:23 - Voice Submission 2
25:30 - Would I Pick a Darker or Brighter Microphone?
28:45 - Voice Submission 3 - Huh?
19:45 - Voice Submission 4
30:23 - What Mic Totally Failed to Meet My Expectations?
35:15 - A Bunch of Random Topics
39:45 - Movie of the Week
40:45 - Outro

No One Cares About Your Gear

Today I share my thoughts on diminishing returns and microphones, where the threshold his for dynamic mics and condenser mics, and what you might be getting for the higher price point.

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Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Shure SV100: https://geni.us/sv100
Pyle PDMIC58: https://geni.us/pdmic58
Shure SV200: https://geni.us/sv200
sE Electronics V7: https://geni.us/sEv7
Shure SM57: https://geni.us/sm57
Shure SM58: https://geni.us/sm58
Sennheiser E835: https://geni.us/e835
Beyerdynamic M201 TG: https://geni.us/M201
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Electro Voice RE20: https://geni.us/re20b
Sennheiser MD441u: https://geni.us/MD441u

Neewer NW700: https://geni.us/nw700x
Audio Technica AT2020: https://geni.us/at2020x
Neat King Bee 2: https://geni.us/kingbee2
Rode NT1: https://geni.us/rodent1
Lewitt LCT440: https://geni.us/lct440
Sennheiser MK4: https://geni.us/sennmk4
sE Electronics 4400a: https://geni.us/se4400a
Shure KSM32: https://geni.us/ksm32
Earthworks Ethos: https://geni.us/ethos
Austrian Audio OC818: https://geni.us/oc818
Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit

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BSP-305: Why I Love The 90's

On episode 305 of the BSP I discuss why I love the 90's and have been trying to recapture some of the fun of the 90's. I also try to explain why I think growing up in the 90's is better than growing up in the current time.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Why The 1990's Were Better Than Modern Time
22:21 - Neumann KMS105
23:56 - Movie of the Week
26:26 - Outro